Dear B.G.: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction to a foreign protein or carbohydrate (called an "allergen"). It is ...

Dr. F. Dan Atkins answers the question: 'What Are Common Causes Of Anaphylaxis?' — -- Question: What are common causes of anaphylaxis? Answer: The common causes of anaphylaxis are foods, ...

Many kinds of allergic reactions are more annoying than harmful. Not anaphylaxis (pronounced an-uh-fil-LAX-is). If not addressed promptly, it can cause a potentially fatal condition called ...

Anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis is a sudden and severe allergic reaction that can be fatal. The reaction involves the whole body; blood pressure and body temperature suddenly drop, which can cause ...

If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you've probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock. To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how ...

Allergic reactions are a serious condition many Americans face due to an abnormal immune response in the body that, in some cases, can result in death. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Insects accounted for 82.7% of cases, followed by food and drugs. Yellow jackets (52%), bees (38%) and hornets ...

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Various triggers can cause anaphylaxis during peanut oral immunotherapy (POIT), but they're preventable, a small retrospective study suggests. "Anaphylaxis episodes during POIT can occur both during ...